Guidelines
Penetrating Trauma

Penetrating Trauma

Common Pathogens

MRSA Risk Factors:

  • Evidence of MRSA infection elsewhere
  • Nasal colonization with MRSA
  • Injection drug use

Including Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Empiric IV Antimicrobial Regimen

If MRSA Risk Factors Present

ADD

Vancomycin 15-20mg/kg Q8-12H

Birth to 3 Months Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV Q6H

Over 3 Months Vancomycin 10mg/kg IV Q6H